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Another Grand Adventure Brenda and I plan to launch our boat "Falcon" at Kentuckey Dam State Park late Monday, 5/14/2012 and start our adventure by locking through the Kentuckey Lock to the Ohio River. Depending on time, our destination will first be Louisville, Ky. and the navigator's...

The weather almost cancelled our 80 mile Red River Adventure from Shreveport to Natchitoches on Tuesday 3/6/2012 with high winds and storms later in the week. The south wind pounding us as we entered Lock #5 making it difficult to tie off. Natchitoches, LA. is not accessable from the river...

The Byrdman Family: Brenda and I know the Momma Byrd's smile. We will be with you in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Brenda Russell

Marc & Anita Wefings Man O Man the gatherings just get better. Brenda and I appreciate the tiring labor of an exhausted Marc. Next year we are not going to scatter like a covey of quail into the Spanish moss after breakfast on Sunday. Brenda and I will stay for the clean up...

Hello C-Brats Brenda and I have attended all four previous Gulf Coast Gathering in Apalachicola, FL. Very enjoyable experience every time. I must find a way to contribute and take some pressure off Wefings (Marc). We can rent a room to provide showers for those anchoring out and a late...

Carl and Joann P S We have a hard copy of The Tennessee River Adventure and will be glad to send it to you. Send us a PM. Bill and Brenda Russell

Carl and Jo Ann Brenda and I cruised from Pickwick Landing State Park to Knoxville TN in April 2011 (see Grand Adventures). Volunteer Marine is a short walk from The Marriott and we found transportation easy. Seems like the stadium is within sight of the Marriott. Bill and Brenda Russell

Hello Byrdman and C-Brats from Stamps, AR. Twelve Days and 863.8 miles on the Tennessee River was a GRAND ADVENTURE for an old land locked couple in south Arkansas. Weather delayed us for one day however the 14 locks were normal but locking through with a barge one time was our first...

Hello from Knoxville, TN. Knoxville, TN. has everything, art, music, free transportation, The Marriott, Volunteer Marina, and the cleanest city I have ever seen. Brenda and I enjoyed the market square, music, food, and even the packed (standing room only) crowd of thousands where we selected...

"Falcon" is secure in The Volunteer Marina, Knoxville, TN. We had heavy south winds about half the time because this river turns in all directions and we were delayed one day at anchor because our son Dr. Bill gave us weather information from Little Rock, AR. Some may wonder about the...

Hello The "Falcon" is tied off in a slip at Marine Max Marina in Chattanooga, TN just 200 yards from the Botanical Gardens and down town. The tour boat second mate next to us suggested the Big River Restruant for dinner tonight. Bill and Brenda Russell

FINALLY ..... Drove from Arkansas to Tennessee this morning. Launched today at Pickwick State Park landing. Made a short boat run south just past the Tombigbee inlet. Tied off for the night waiting for Friday and a full day on the water. We plan to run all the way into Knoxville in a few...

The April 4th launch date han been canceled. Some minor health issues with this 75 year old senior has made this necessary. I know this part of the Tennessee River is most beautiful. See you later: Bill and Brenda Russell

Linda and Allen Brenda and I cruised the Texas ICW 3/13/2008 - 3-23-2008 from Port Iberia LA to Brownsville TX. Jim Shelton in Port Iberia found a ramp and truck and trailer storage and Jim and Joan, Port Isabel TX met us on the ICW on their boat "Wile Blue" and helped us rent a car for the...

Hello Friends We retired in 2004, purchased our C-Dory 22, and planned to have unlimited freedom to jump up and go, not so, seems like our studio gave us an excuse not to volenteer. March seems out for now. We will just take "Falcon" to the lakes or down to Red River at Shreveport, LA. for...

Hello C-Brats Looking out over the north pasture, raining, cold 40s, expecting snow, light NE wind, just the weather for a true C-Dory owner can appreciate, maby not for Brenda and "Falcon" tucked away in the tractor shed longing for water under her keel. We are planning our final cruise to...

Bob, Lori, Maggie, and Mallory We just found your post and it sounds like us. Our C-Dory 22', 75 HP / 9.9 Hondas has traveled about 10,000 miles much as described in your post. The latest was a round trip on the Tennessee/Tom and Tombigbee cruising 1,100 miles, 12 days, 1 motel, 10...

"Falcon" C-Dory 22 Cruiser powered by 75 Honda and 9.9 Honda Kicker is now clean as a whistle and in the tractor shed. Travel days 13, Total Locks 24 round trip, Motel 1, Fuel Stops 10, Fuel 4.5 MPG, Speed 17 MPH +- We found the Tombigbee a continuous canal with very little amenities for...

THURSDAY NIGHT Anchored out just above Heflin Lock and Dam in about 2 feet of water tied off to a tree. Wind blowing from the North at 17mph earlier, but it has calmed down now. Saw five turkeys earlier. 58C this morning. Everything has been great today. Stopped at Demopolis Marina, and...

Camped on 4 mile bar south of the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Lots of animal tracks including deer, coons, birds, and possibly alligator have recently visited this same location. The temperature was 60F this morning(perfect) when we woke up and around 80F in the afternoon while cruising. We ran...